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830 Powell St

Nob Hill, SF 94108 0243055 7 units · 3 fl · 1908

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Nob Hill
At or below average
avg 2.4
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Nob Hill average of 2.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 830 Powell St rent-controlled?

San Francisco's Rent Ordinance caps rent increases and provides eviction protection for most residential units built before 1979 with 2+ units. Here's how this building scores.

Built before 1979
Built 1908
2 or more units
7 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM4
Likely rent-controlled. Building age and unit count suggest this property falls under San Francisco's Rent Ordinance.

Based on SF Assessor records. Not legal advice — confirm with the SF Rent Board.

Statewide backstop · AB 1482

California Tenant Protection Act of 2019

Even when a building isn't covered by local rent stabilization, the statewide Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482) may still apply. It caps annual rent increases and requires the landlord to state a legal reason to end most tenancies.

15+ years since occupancy
Built 1908
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
Local rent control likely takes priority. This building appears to fall under the local ordinance above, which is stronger than AB 1482. Where a local just-cause ordinance applies, its rules govern instead of the state cap.

AB 1482 does not apply to single-family homes and condos unless owned by a corporation, REIT, or an LLC with a corporate member; to owner-occupied duplexes; or to deed-restricted affordable housing. The Act is in effect until January 1, 2030. Not legal advice — see the California landlord–tenant guide.

Building characteristics
Units7
Floors3
Year built1908
Total area4,101 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0243055
Ownership

Registered owner per SF Assessor-Recorder (secured roll).

Owner name
Mailing address
Edwards Mark/the Swig Co 220 Montgomery St San Francisco CA 94104
Last sale
091919

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Initial analysis

The 7-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 830 Powell Street in Nob Hill, owned by Sic-830 Powell LLC and constructed in 1908, has experienced several notable events throughout its history, with particular attention required on fire safety systems. Most recently, in October 2022 and December 2023, new fire alarm systems were installed, including multiple smoke detectors, horn strobes, and monitoring modules, at a cost of approximately $16,792. Despite these improvements, the building has faced recurring fire safety issues, with multiple fire code violations documented in 2023 (sprinkler testing, alarm system maintenance, electrical clearance) remaining open as of October 2023. Historical data reveals a pattern of fire safety challenges, including violations related to fire escape maintenance, fire proofing, and the need for updated fire extinguishers in 2005, which were subsequently abated.

The building's maintenance history shows attention to structural elements, with repairs made to exterior stairways due to dry rot in 2005, reroofing work in 1997, and various stair repairs in 1983. A significant routine inspection in June 2005 resulted in multiple building and fire safety violations, including issues with stairs, fire escapes, and gas utility requirements, though these were all abated by August 2005. More recently, there have been numerous reports of garbage and debris issues on the street outside the building, with multiple Recology reports in late 2024 and early 2025 noting overflowing city garbage cans. The building has also experienced several false alarms and system malfunctions related to its fire alarm system, as documented in various fire incident reports, though notably none resulted in civilian injuries. While the property has undergone various improvements over the years, the persistent nature of fire safety violations and system malfunctions suggests ongoing challenges in maintaining compliance with safety standards.

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Risk rating

How 830 Powell St's risk score is calculated

We trained a model on 7 years of SF DBI inspection data — notice of violation filings, complaint history, and owner track records. It estimates the probability that DBI inspectors will issue a Notice of Violation at this address in the next 12 months. Lower % = safer.

What the score means for you

Grade A–B — Low risk

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Grade C — Moderate risk

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Grade D–F — High risk

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
41th percentile

Out of 1125 buildings in this neighborhood, 664 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
55%
No DBI
violation
45%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

The three data points that most influenced this building's risk rating — ranked by the weight the model placed on each one.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 30.3%
Moderate concern 38.8%
Severe concern 31.0%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months at each severity level. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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830 Powell St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jul 18
Sidewalk defect
collapsed sidewalk
311 RequestJun 24
Garbage and debris

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